News Content Manager

Sinclair Broadcast Group and Sinclair Digital Solutions are dedicated to making Sinclair a communications powerhouse! We are the largest and most diversified television broadcasting company in the country. Sinclair owns and operates programs or provides services to more television stations than anyone, and has affiliations with all major networks.

Sinclair Digital group is focused on bringing the most engaging content to web, mobile and over-the-top broadcasting to audiences all over the country! Our success is the result of extraordinary employees and an exemplary management team who believe in a vision and are dedicated ensuring a great future for our employees. Whether you are an industry veteran or a just starting out, you can find it at Sinclair! We are advancing the world of Broadcasting and we want YOU to join our winning team!

KGAN CBS2/KFXA Fox 28, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has an immediate opening for an energetic and creative News Content Manager. In this role, you will manage the station’s on-air, digital and social teams. We are looking for someone to help drive strategy and execution to make CBS2/Fox 28 the go-to source of news and information in the Cedar Rapids market.

The ideal candidate will have big ideas on how to capitalize on material the CBS2/Fox 28 News team creates. You should demonstrate experience recruiting, hiring, training and managing digital and broadcast teams. You must be well-versed in the latest publishing technologies and able to easily manipulate digital or live material on all KGAN/KFXA News platforms.

Be knowledgeable of current events locally, nationally and internationally

Monitor competing websites

Research, report and write original stories

Provide coaching to on-air staff about best practices for on-air and digital platforms

Manage and train other digital and broadcast producers

Special projects

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

BA/BS degree or equivalent (a degree in journalism or related field is strongly preferred)

A minimum of 3+ years of related experience

Strong writing skills and a proven track record for getting results on initiatives

Great people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivating

Five years of experience in journalism or broadcasting

Non-linear video editing is a plus

Proven experience developing and growing audiences

Excellent project management skills

Must be self-motivating and able to work well with a diverse group of people

Must be able to handle short deadlines

Must have excellent communication skills, including both written and verbal

Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills

The ability to work flexible hours

Sinclair Broadcast Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free workplace!

Job ID: 68132

Posted 23 days ago

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KGAN CBS 2 is an Iowa-based station owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. KGAN is located in Cedar Rapids, IA with local newscasts airing at 5am, noon, 5pm, 6pm and 10pm. Your source for the latest local news, sports,...